Follow live: Hawks cut into Cavs' lead
Cleveland opened up a 15-point lead in the third quarter, but Atlanta closed the quarter strong to keep the Cavs from running away in Game 1.
Opponents not respecting LeBron's jumper -- for good reason
LeBron James is struggling to shoot from outside, and opponents know it. He's adjusted by letting Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving share more of the scoring load.
Marcotti: Leicester pull off impossible
Leicester City is the Premier League champion. Chelsea's tie with Tottenham capped off a magical season, one that will go down as the most unlikely in sporting history.
Leicester bar erupts as Chelsea goal puts Foxes minutes from title (0:30)
Leicester City win Premier League crown
Leicester City have won the Premier League title after Tottenham failed to beat Chelsea on Monday night.
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Leicester City: Premier League champs
Fans celebrate Leicester's wild title-clinching weekend (1:08)
Rivers: Clips won't trade Paul, Griffin or Jordan
Doc Rivers said Monday that he would not break up the Clippers' big three of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan during the offseason -- regardless of any trade offers.
Dodgers P Ravin suspended 80 games for PEDs
Dodgers right-hander Josh Ravin has been suspended 80 games following a positive PED test.
Pacers president Bird unsure of Vogel's future
Pacers president Larry Bird told The Indianapolis Star that he isn't sure what's going to happen with coach Frank Vogel, following the team's playoff exit, and said there is no decision timeline.
Source: Sandoval (shoulder) set to miss rest of '16
Red Sox 3B Pablo Sandoval is expected to miss the rest of this season after undergoing surgery this week to repair his strained left shoulder, a source told ESPN's Marly Rivera.
Stephen A.: If Durant leaves OKC, he should sign with Heat (1:56)
Spurs look to go up 2-0 on Thunder
San Antonio cruised to victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, but the Spurs fully expect and are prepared for Oklahoma City to respond strongly tonight.
Kevin Durant is the NBA's next villain (2:15)
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The Undefeated: Damian Lillard played for Pops
Blazers guard Damian Lillard had more motivation than knocking off the Clippers on Friday to end that first-round series.
Sanchez: Broncos' QB pick a vote of confidence
Mark Sanchez isn't threatened by the Broncos' selection of Paxton Lynch in the NFL draft, rather he sees the selection as a vote of confidence in himself as the team's No. 1 quarterback.
Playoff MVP race: LeBron, D-Wade or Kawhi?
The NBA's 10 most valuable postseason players include new stars and some of the game's greats. David Thorpe has the full rankings, including LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Dwyane Wade.
Dirk will opt out of deal, plans to stay with Mavs
Dirk Nowitzki has decided to opt out of the final season of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks but still has no intention of leaving the team.
Watch live: Cubs have lead over Cole, Pirates
Gerrit Cole gave up Pittsburgh's one-run lead when Chicago scored two in the third. Cole was later pulled in the fifth. (Live on ESPN and WatchESPN)
McCutchen goes yard in first inning (0:20)
Tears were shed when the Ravens drafted Navy's Keenan Reynolds
Everybody in the Ravens' draft room got emotional when it came time to inform Navy's Keenan Reynolds he had been selected.
Undrafted LB Eric Striker makes emotional speech to family (1:17)
Bill Belichick's son, new Patriots safeties coach, wants to be just like his dad
Having paid his dues the past four years, Steve Belichick is grateful for the opportunity to become the Patriots' safeties coach for his dad, Bill.
Ultimate NFL draft recap: Grades, best picks, highlights for all 32 teams
Check out our review of each team's draft class, featuring analysis from Mel Kiper, Todd McShay, our draft experts and NFL Nation reporters, plus highlights from pick No. 1 to 253.
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NFL Draft Recap
Berry: Love/Hate for the 2016 NFL draft
Matthew Berry gives the players he loves and hates based on what their teams did at the draft and how it changed their fantasy value.
Leaf: Seeing Manziel is like looking in a mirror (1:24)
Diary of Myles Thomas: 'Urban and Eddie'
In today's installment of our 1927 Yankees diary, Myles Thomas describes the unique relationship between a pitcher with a terminal heart condition and a team mascot whose journey to the majors can only be described as Dickensian.
Alex Rodriguez's house featured in Architectural Digest
Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez has a taste for interior decorating, with his Florida mansion featured in a new magazine spread.
Week 4 Power Rankings: National League rises to the top
Four of the top five teams in our Week 4 rankings come from the National League.
An amazing, astounding, awesome -- but not 'Astro'nomical -- April
The Astros are struggling. The NL West is too (except for Trevor Story). But in April 2016, Chicago has been our kind of baseball town.
Crosby, Ovechkin keeping each other in check
The big-hype matchup between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin has so far been a bit of a dud on the scoresheet -- but that doesn't mean the two superstar captains aren't getting it done.
Hedman's heady play bolsters Bolts
Lightning blueliner Victor Hedman is controlling play at both ends of the ice while keeping Islanders star John Tavares in check -- and again proving to be a vital part of Tampa Bay's success.
Hockey eyes Hispanic fans for growth
In the not-so-distant future, a hockey stick and a puck might be as common a sight in a Hispanic kid's room as a soccer ball or baseball bat.
Auburn players arrested on marijuana charges
Four Auburn football players, including star CB Carlton Davis III and highly touted defensive lineman Byron Cowart, were arrested Saturday on misdemeanor marijuana charges.
GM: No Seahawks will wear Lynch's 24 in 2016
No Seahawks player will wear the No. 24 this season, general manager John Schneider said Monday, explaining he made that promise to Marshawn Lynch.
Henderson and Varejao ejected after tempers flare (1:09)
Draymond Green is not a superstar -- or is he?
Draymond Green might never receive the "superstar" label, but his triple-double was another indication he could be the NBA's best all-around player.
What to make of Yasiel Puig's first month under Dave Roberts
After struggling under previous management, Yasiel Puig has shown a renewed dedication to making things right on and off the field with the Dodgers.
Fantasy 30: Examining Puig, Votto, more
AJ Mass does a lap of the major leagues with a fantasy tip for every roster, based on the latest news and rumors.
Browns rookie OL watched draft at St. Jude's
Cleveland Browns rookie Shon Coleman took his draft-night party to a special place, watching his own selection at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital with the patients.
Burnley earn promotion to Premier League
Sam Vokes kicked off a promotion party by heading in the winner against QPR, sealing Burnley's return to the Premier League at the first attempt.
D-backs GM: Miller feeling pressure of big trade
Shelby Miller has found it hard to win after a month with the Diamondbacks. GM Dave Stewart believes the righty is putting too much pressure on himself after a big trade brought him to Arizona.
Vardy named FWA Footballer of the Year
Before Jamie Vardy's win, his teammate Riyadh Mahrez was named the PFA's Footballer of the Year last month.
Caps' Orpik calls his ban 'fair,' regrets 'bad hit'
The Capitals' Brooks Orpik admitted Monday that his hit on the Penguins' Olli Maatta was "definitely late" and said he was disappointed in himself as he accepted his three-game suspension.
Top back-from-the-dead moments of all time (2:48)
Harig: Daly, PGA Tour Champions are good match
John Daly and the PGA Tour Champions could be a great match, Bob Harig writes. The 50-and-over circuit gets a boost from Daly's star power, and the erratic fan favorite gets to start over.
Canelo: de vendedor de paletas a campeón del mundo
Mucho antes de ser un peleador famoso y ganar sus primeras pruebas de fuego, Saúl Álvarez se dedicó al negocio familiar.
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Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
Cleveland's 10-point halftime lead cut it in half and then some going into the 4th Q, up 74-70. LeBron 20p 7a 4r; Love 13p on 4-of-16 8r; Kyrie 12p on 5-of-14 7a; Tristan 7p 12r; J.R. 9p 3r 3a; Jefferson 8p in 7 minutes.
Katie Strang ESPN.com
It appears that Tigers ace Justin Verlander is engaged to longtime girlfriend, actress and supermodel Kate Upton. Upton showed off a massive sparkler on the red carpet of the 2016 Met Gala in NYC. Upton told E! News that Verlander proposed before the start of the 2016 season but the couple has kept the news hush-hush up until now.
LeBron's plans for 'Space Jam 2'
Brian Windhorst gives the latest on a possible sequel to "Space Jam": "LeBron is preparing to do this role ... but it's not a done deal."
Leicester title costs sportsbooks $11.4M
Leicester City's title odds made them 119 times more unlikely than Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson in 1991 (42-1) and five times more unlikely than the U.S. hockey team beating the Russians with the "Miracle on Ice" and going on to win gold at the 1980 Olympics. Officials with three of the largest bookmakers in England told ESPN they collectively will lose $11.4 million as a result. Story
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University of Tennessee RB Jalen Hurd goes 19.5 mph on the incline treadmill ❗️(via @jayhurd1)
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
There's some buzz Billy Donovan is thinking about a starting lineup change and that was only fueled more pregame when he said he'd announce starters when he's required to, shortly before tipoff. The early thought is Dion Waiters slots in for Andre Roberson to give OKC more offensive punch, but we'll see what Donovan does.
Leicester City celebrates its EPL title
Defender Christian Fuchs captured Leicester's reaction after Tottenham's draw with Chelsea gave the Foxes the Premier League title.
Baseball Tonight @BBTN
Anthony Rizzo's RBI tonight was his 25th of year. He's tied with Yoenis Cespedes and Nolan Arenado for the MLB lead. pic.twitter.com/q782szRsuR
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LeBron James has 13 points (6/10 FG) as Cavs lead Hawks at half, 51-41. Paul Millsap: 2-10 FG, 7 points. pic.twitter.com/6rbz4pQBg3
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
Cavs have distributed faces to the crowd to distract Atlanta players. Among the ones I spotted: CLE players, Betty White, Ron Swanson, Macaulay Culkin, a clown.
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Larry Bird said he hasn't decided whether or not to bring back Pacers coach Frank Vogel. (via @indystar) pic.twitter.com/SbwjLwwVCP
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
Kyle Korver is 0-for-1 in 15 minutes. This after averaging 12 pts on 45 pct shooting from 3 in the first round. Great defense by J.R. Smith.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Paul Millsap is working hard to keep Hawks in the game with seven points and seven rebounds but Hawks aren't scoring. Also, Kyrie Irving and LeBron James are either getting or creating good looks for others almost whenever they want against Atlanta's defense.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Red Sox announce that third baseman Pablo Sandoval will undergo surgery on his left shoulder. The procedure will be performed in the coming days by Dr. James Andrews. Sandoval is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Mike Budenholzer searching for a spark. He tried Jeff Teague and Dennis Schroder together in backcourt for a bit. Now going a bit bigger with Kyle Korver, Thabo Sefolosha, Paul Millsap and Mike Muscala on floor together.
McCutchen goes yard in first inning
Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen took Cubs RHP Jason Hammel deep -- the first HR he's given up this year -- to open up the scoring on ESPN in the NL wild-card rematch from last season.
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
OKC probably needs to keep an eye on this guy in transition tonight. Kawhi Leonard leaked out on several occasions in Game 1, and it hurt the Thunder significantly.
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
Tim Hardaway Jr. came up limping a bit after a drive to the basket toward the end of the first quarter. He appears to be OK, standing up and putting weight on ankle in between quarters. Cleveland leads 30-19 at the end of the first. Hawks' defense struggling as Cavs have made 6-of-11 three-pointers. Kyrie Irving has 10 points already.
Baseball Tonight @BBTN
Bucco's strike 1st! Andrew McCutchen's solo shot gives the Pirates an early 1-0 lead over Cubs. pic.twitter.com/O2hadwzAQZ
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Cubs are averaging six runs per game and a big reason why is they're drawing a lot of walks. They've walked in 13.5 percent of their plate appearances, something only 10 qualified hitters accomplished in 2015. The Cubs, however, don't lead the majors in OBP. That's their opponent tonight, the Pirates, who lead .375 to .359.
Dave McMenamin ESPN Staff Writer
The Q is going nuts. Cavs take an early 16-8 lead on the Hawks. CLE is 4-of-6 from 3. ATL not shabby either at 2-of-3 from deep.
Leicester overcomes astronomical odds
Before the season, Leicester City was given 5,000 to 1 odds to win the English Premier League -- the same odds one bookmaker gave to Elvis being found alive today. Now, the Foxes are the unlikely champions.
Can the Hawks upset the Cavs?
Atlanta was swept by Cleveland in last year's Eastern Conference finals. Our NBA Insiders try to forecast how this year's conference semifinals will play out. 5-on-5 (Insider)
Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer
LeBron James has that laser-like game face on during Game 1 intros.
